"There is no fellowship between light and darkness, says the Apostle (2
Cor. 6:14), but if all darkness departs, light must take its place; also
once evil is removed, virtue takes its place. When this is brought
about, the prudence of the flesh can no longer resist the Spirit (having
been mortified, the flesh cannot be in opposition); rather, it becomes a
well-disposed minister in every circumstance, subservient and docile in
obedience to the Spirit's rule. When the support of the wicked soldier
is taken away, the well-armed soldier of virtue takes his place. He is
clothed with the breastplate of righteousness, bears the sword of the
Spirit, has the protective covering of armor, the helmet of salvation,
and the shield of faithhe thus bears the full spiritual armor. Then will
the body, his servant, fear his master, that is, his mind, and it will
readily take orders from its master who applies virtue which is applied
to the body's service."
St. Gregory of Nyssa.
"Even a fool is counted wise when he holds his peace; When he shuts his
lips, he is considered perceptive." Proverbs 17:28
Draw nigh unto God and He will draw nigh unto you.
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